Albany, New York is not often considered one of the hotbeds of the sport of boxing. If it is thought of at all in boxing, it is with regards to Mike Tyson. Tyson’s first professional fight was in the Empire State Plaza’s Convention Center in Albany in 1985, and he fought nine times in the … Continued

Under New York’s Mandatory CLE Rule, MCLE credits may be earned for legal research-based writing, directed to an attorney audience. This might take the form of an article for a periodical, or work on a book. The applicable portion of the MCLE Rule, at Part 1500.22(h), states: Credit may be earned for legal research-based writing … Continued

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Happy Summer! Please feel free to reach out about any article or ideas that you may have for the Journal or Blog at [email protected]. The next deadline is August 31st, 2023. DO PRO BONO! DO PRO BONO! Pro Bono Update Programs The Pro Bono, Literary Rights, and Fine Arts Committees are collaborating with the New York … Continued

In Petrella v. MGM, the United States Supreme Court wrote that “there is nothing untoward about [a copyright owner] waiting to see whether an infringer’s exploitation undercuts the value of the copyrighted work, has no effect on the original work, or even complements it” before electing to pursue an infringement case over that exploitation.1 However, a … Continued

This addresses a companion set of United States Supreme Court rulings released on May 18th in the Twitter and Google technology law cases, which were among those discussed during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting held in January.1 The country’s highest court sided with the tech industry and digital rights groups by ruling … Continued

Welcome back to our little corner of the EASL Journal where we talk about recent happenings in the immigration space. This column has become an area to discuss all sorts of relevant happenings to help us see the impact of these items. Without further ado, let us dive in! Coachella Returns and It Is Fantastically International In … Continued

Introduction Ninety-three percent of athletes experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, or unwanted contact during their times in sport.1 The majority of those sexually harassed or assaulted within their sport identify as women.2 While this news could be stunning to some, few are more familiar with the pervasiveness of abuse within women’s athletics than the players of the … Continued

All too often, a party in a lawsuit believes that a public airing of some or all of the details of that dispute could be detrimental. Maybe the party would prefer that the details of its business or personal affairs not be presented front-and-center in a courtroom where the press may be in attendance. Perhaps … Continued

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. EASL has had several great programs thus far in 2023. Motion Picture Law On February 9th, EASL’s Motion Pictures Committee hosted “Are Your Deals Out-of-Date? Ready for Hybrid Distribution?,” which discussed cutting-edge strategies for succeeding in the entertainment marketplace. Peter Broderick, one of the world’s leading distribution strategists … Continued